dancesintherain Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I’m finding that my benzo on the weekend just makes me tired because I don’t have much anxiety going on. I have some, but it’s mild enough that I don’t think the benzo has much to counteract. During the week I keep it busy. anyone done a weekend-free approach? (please no suggestions for different benzos...I’ve done a lot of sampling and this works best for me at least at this point.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyRedhead Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 32 minutes ago, dancesintherain said: anyone done a weekend-free approach? No, I personally haven't done this...... I do remember one occasion where I forgot to take my night dose of clonazepam....The next morning I was experiencing very rapid heartbeat and elevated anxiety. When I took my morning dose of clonazepam, I felt almost immediate relief. If you are used to taking a daily benzo, I don't think it's a good idea to skip days, because you might get some withdrawal symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancesintherain Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Thanks—hadn’t thought about that aspect. I’d still be getting klonopin at night, but that’s not the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I have never taken xanax. I used to take klonopin 1 mg nightly. When I was in the hospital they took me off it abruptly and I felt seasick, dizzy in the morning. Not anything terrible but unpleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancesintherain Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 thanks confused--that makes sense. and sounds awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstrung Harp Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 hmm. I was thinking of doing the same thing, partly to prevent dependence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 3 hours ago, dancesintherain said: I’m finding that my benzo on the weekend just makes me tired because I don’t have much anxiety going on. I have some, but it’s mild enough that I don’t think the benzo has much to counteract. During the week I keep it busy. anyone done a weekend-free approach? (please no suggestions for different benzos...I’ve done a lot of sampling and this works best for me at least at this point.) Yes. But I was only prescribed it prn. I never needed more than .5 mg of clonazepam and I never needed a lot of ativan either. I found it helped with work anxiety. It just isn't necessary especially if I am not doing anything on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notloki Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I don't think 2 days off in 5 days will stave off dependence. It is likely to make you experience withdrawal. Try something like only taking klonopin MWF. The only real way to know is to test it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancesintherain Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 I may have to stick with it. I definitely need it Monday through Friday (albeit my total dose is 0.5mg). So I don’t think I could alter days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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